| Public Counter – By Appointment Only, Cashier – Walk-in |
Building, Zoning, Geologic Hazards, Environmental Planning, Environmental Health, and Public Works staff are available for in-person or telephone appointments Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. An appointment is required; please use the Appointment Scheduler to self-schedule your time. The Planning Division is located at 701 Ocean Street, 4th Floor, Santa Cruz, CA.
A cashier is available during counter hours on a walk-in basis (no appointment required). Permit fees may be paid online here. |
| Building We provide information about the building permit process, including application requirements, permit services, and ePlan Review. In addition, our Plans Examiners review applications for compliance with codes and policies, and our Building Inspectors insure that construction is safe and consistent with the approved plans. Staff directory here. |
| General Building Permit Inquiries |
Email |
Planning.BuildingInfo@santacruzcounty.us |
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Schedule an appointment |
Appointment Scheduler |
| Schedule a Building Inspection |
Schedule online |
here |
| Building Permit Comments |
View online |
here |
| ePlan Review Assistance |
User Manual and Video Tutorials |
ePlan Review Website under "Info & Help" |
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In-person help |
Appointment Scheduler |
| Zoning We provide information about zone district standards, development potential, and pre-purchase inquiries, in addition to information about discretionary permit applications such as lot line adjustments, coastal permits, land divisions, and re-zonings. Staff directory here. |
| General Zoning Inquiries |
Email |
Planning.ZoningInfo@santacruzcounty.us |
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Schedule an appointment |
Appointment Scheduler |
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Leave a voicemail |
831-454-2130 |
| Discretionary Permit Submittal Inquiries |
Email |
Discretionary.ePlanReview@santacruzcounty.us |
Vacation & Hosted Rental Permit Submitttal and
Waitlist Inquiries |
Email |
vacation.eplanreview@santacruzcounty.us |
| Project Specific Inquiries |
Find the Project Planner contact information below under Development Review |
| Environmental Planning We provide information about codes and policies that protect environmental resources, as well as information about site stability, safety, and grading. Our technical team reviews soils, geology, biotic, arborist, and archaeology reports. Staff directory here. |
| General Environmental Planning Inquiries |
Email |
EnvironmentalPlanningInfo@santacruzcounty.us |
| Geologic Hazards Inquiries |
Email |
GeologicHazards@santacruzcounty.us |
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Schedule an Appointment |
Appointment Scheduler |
| Records Room We provide access to our records, including past building permit and discretionary applications. An appointment is required to view records. |
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Email |
recordsroominquiries@santacruzcounty.us |
| Housing We administer the County’s affordable housing and community development programs, state and federal housing grants and local housing funds, and partner with affordable housing developers and other public agencies to create and maintain affordable housing in the unincorporated County. Staff directory here. |
| General Housing Inquiries |
Email |
HousingProgramsInfo@santacruzcounty.us |
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Leave a voicemail |
831-454-2332 |
| Additional Ways to Contact Us |
| Receptionist / Switchboard (8 AM – noon & 1 – 5 PM) |
Call |
831-454-2580 |
| General Information Desk (GID) (Mon – Thurs 8 AM to noon) |
Leave a message |
831-454-3252 |
| Public Hearing Agenda Information |
Leave a message |
831-454-3371 |
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Upcoming &
Past Agendas |
Agenda Webpage |
| FAX |
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831-454-2131 |
| Special Needs for Planning Programs, Activities, Services (5 day notice required) |
Call |
831-454-3137 |
| TDD |
Call |
711 |
| Storm Safety Assessment Information |
Call |
831-454-3171 |
| Street Addressing |
Call |
831-454-2144 |
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Email |
Street.Addressing@santacruzcounty.us |
| Mailing Address / Office Location |
|
701 Ocean Street, Room 400 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |